checkCIF procedure
PLAT791
PLAT791 Type_4 Check the absolute configuration of chiral atom in Sohncke space-group
A tentative (R/S) assignment is done on the basis of the geometrical and atom type data in the CIF. A correct assignment depends on the algorithm used to automatically detect double and triple bonds. For that reason it is important that the molecule is complete (i.e. all hydrogen atoms should be included). In case of a chiral molecule in a centro-symmetric spacegroup, it is essential that the coordinate set used and the associated molecular (ORTEP) illustration are consistent. This can be verified by checking the identical signs of relevant torsion angles. The absolute structure assignment should also be consistent with the lowest value of the Flack parameter and/or known absolute configuration.

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